IP22 1AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lows Lane, 0.4km from Palgrave in Palgrave. Administratively it sits within Palgrave ward and the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency.
For serious buyers, IP22 1AE is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 25.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00153233 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWS LANE, IP22 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWS LANE, IP22 1AE.
292
49
£ 45,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IP22 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £301k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 1AE. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,500
4 sales · Mean £ 241,500
Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 340,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IP22 1AE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Time Out Coffee Ltd0.9 km
- Diss Pavilion0.9 km
- The Angel Cafe Diss Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Diss Mini Market1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- 35E0.9 km
- Barker's Butchers0.9 km
- Victoria Corner Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cock Inn0.8 km
- Cock Oh Van0.8 km
- The Thatchers Needle0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Imperial Wok0.9 km
- Pizza Plus0.9 km
- Fair Green Fish Bar0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cobwebs Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss1.4 km
- Eccles Road14.9 km
- Harling Road16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Lane Close0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
- Rose Lane Close0.3 km
- Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IP221AE · Data under Open Government Licence